Walking Dead Star Reveals New Resident Evil Fan Film Based on Baker Family
Chandler Riggs, best known for his starring role as Carl Grimes in AMC’s long-running series The Walking Dead, has created and is releasing a fan-made film adaptation of Capcom’s Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. The 20-minute short film, launching October 14, stars Riggs in the lead role as Ethan Winters, the protagonist of the acclaimed 2017 first-person horror game that significantly shifted the franchise’s visual perspective and gameplay approach.
The fan film adapts a specific sequence from the game, representing a personal passion project driven by Riggs’ genuine love of the Resident Evil universe. The project was created under a tight timeline, as Riggs aimed to release his film before Zack Cregger’s upcoming theatrical Resident Evil movie adaptation—a race highlighting the continued cultural appeal of the horror franchise. The timing underscores how the Resident Evil property continues to inspire creative enthusiasm among both established filmmakers and dedicated fans of the series.